Released 30 years ago
All Eyez on Me
Tupac Shakur · 1996
132 min · 27 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A sprawling double album that melds hard-hitting beats with introspective lyricism and street wisdom.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- introspective moments amidst energy
- late-night reflective sessions
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- street wisdom and storytelling
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- California culture· post-incarceration freedom· gangsta lifestyle· street wisdom
- Career context
- Released on February 13, 1996, 'All Eyez on Me' marked Tupac Shakur's first double album and solidified his status as a leading figure in hip-hop. Following the critical success of 'Me Against the World,' this record showcased his artistic evolution while reflecting the tumultuous experiences of his life, including his incarceration and subsequent release in 1995.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nas· Snoop Dogg· Ice Cube
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Ready to Die by The Notorious B.I.G. — Both explore the harsh realities of street life with a mix of bravado and introspection.Illmatic by Nas — Shares deep lyrical storytelling and vivid depictions of urban life and struggles.Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg — Utilizes similar G-funk production and captures West Coast culture with laid-back yet impactful storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ambitionz az a Ridah 4:38
- 2 All Bout U 4:37
- 3 Skandalouz 4:09
- 4 Got My Mind Made Up 5:13
- 5 How Do U Want It 4:48
- 6 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted 4:07
- 7 No More Pain 6:15
- 8 Heartz of Men 4:43
- 9 Life Goes On 5:02
- 10 Only God Can Judge Me 4:57
- 11 Tradin’ War Stories 5:30
- 12 California Love (remix) 6:26
- 13 I Ain’t Mad at Cha 4:54
- 14 What’z Ya Phone # 5:09
Disc 2
- 1 Can’t C Me 5:30
- 2 Shorty Wanna Be a Thug 3:51
- 3 Holla at Me 4:56
- 4 Wonda Why They Call U Bytch 4:19
- 5 When We Ride 5:09
- 6 Thug Passion 5:08
- 7 Picture Me Rollin’ 5:15
- 8 Check Out Time 4:39
- 9 Ratha Be Ya Nigga 4:14
- 10 All Eyez on Me 5:08
- 11 Run tha Streetz 5:17
- 12 Ain’t Hard 2 Find 4:29
- 13 Heaven Ain’t Hard 2 Find 3:58
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